Lawrence Township is taking steps to decide if its three volunteer fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS) should be combined into one building. If this idea is pursued, the township also wants to determine the best location for a new fire and EMS station. The Lawrence Township Council approved a plan on December 3 […]
The New Jersey Devils are having a solid season, but their fourth line has been a mess lately. With Curtis Lazar and Nathan Bastian out due to long-term injuries, the team has struggled to find the right combination to fill their spots. Right now, head coach Sheldon Keefe has been trying to make it work […]
Exciting changes are here: New Jersey has just made it easier for everyone to explore the arts. The new website, JerseyArts.com, is here to help you find all the best things to do in the art world across the state. No matter if you’re into live shows, art exhibits, or concerts, this platform offers events, […]
Hurricane Ida left behind a mess—damaged homes, ruined belongings, and people struggling to get back on their feet. But incredibly, in the middle of all that destruction, groups of young people showed up to help. They didn’t solely talk about making a difference; they rolled up their sleeves and got to work. Their efforts, both […]
Governor Phil Murphy signed the new $56.6 billion state budget for New Jersey, which includes a significant tax increase on large corporations and substantial funding for property tax relief, public schools, pensions, and community projects. Key Takeaways: New Jersey’s $56.6 Billion State Budget New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a $56.6 billion spending plan that […]
The East Orange School District is facing a serious financial problem, which has led to many staff losing their jobs, protests from the community, and involvement from state officials. Due to this financial strain, the school district has a $25 million budget gap, forcing difficult choices that affect students, parents, teachers, and the entire community. […]
The first New Jersey Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit not only convened business leaders, academics and government officials to foster conversations about AI innovation in New Jersey, but also AI in areas of work force development to health. The summit, which was hosted by Princeton University on campus, in partnership with Gov. Phil Murphy and the […]
New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District is where all eyes are this election season. The race between Republican incumbent Representative Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic challenger Sue Altman is one of the most closely watched in the country. What makes this race so important is that it could influence which party controls the U.S. House of […]
New Jersey is experiencing a tough job market right now, especially compared to the rest of the country. While the U.S. added 254,000 new jobs in September 2024, New Jersey lost 5,358 jobs in its private sector during the third quarter alone. That’s a big jump from the 4,130 jobs cut in the previous quarter. […]
The race for New Jersey’s Senate seat is in the spotlight this year, with Democrat Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw competing for a spot in the Senate. The seat opened up after Bob Menendez resigned following his conviction on corruption charges. Governor Phil Murphy appointed George Helmy to fill the seat temporarily, but Helmy […]
In a shocking robbery that took place in Edison, four New Jersey men have been arrested after stealing over $500,000 worth of perfume and cologne from a FedEx truck. Armed with guns, the suspects threatened the driver, forcing him to assist in their plan. The incident unfolded on the evening of September 5, around 8:00 […]
The Carteret Comic Con Exhibit is back again this year, and it’s already exciting comic lovers from all over. This event, held at the Blazing Star Cultural Arts Center, 63 Carteret Avenue, celebrates comic art in all its forms. Although the exhibit started on September 13, don’t worry if you haven’t visited yet—it’s running until […]
Recently, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced a set of reforms. The changes are aimed at addressing long-standing issues within the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) In light of this, these changes follow two outside investigations that uncovered serious problems with how the department handles complaints, especially those made by women and minority officers. […]
John Denuto, a former NJ wrestling coach and teacher arrested for child sex crimes, is scheduled for sentencing next week. Key Takeaways: He pleaded guilty to several charges, including endangering the welfare of a child and invasion of privacy. Denuto’s misconduct involved multiple victims and numerous schools and wrestling clubs. Sentencing delays and attorney changes […]
The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating the apparent suicide of a man during a police stop by Woodbridge Township officers. The incident occurred on Friday, June 14th, outside a Route 9 gas station. Key Takeaways: Details of the Incident During Woodbridge Police Stop On June 14th, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Woodbridge police officers […]
Sen. Bob Menendez is facing a bribery trial, accused of accepting gold bars, cash, and a luxury car in exchange for political favors. Key testimonies and defense strategies are shaping the case, along with Menendez’s defense shifting the blame to his wife. Key Takeaways: The Alleged Bribes and Key Witnesses Prosecutors in Sen. Bob Menendez’s […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Three landmark businesses – the Trenton Farmers Market, Cherry Grove Organic Farm and Bountiful Gardens – and the Every Child Valued program were honored by the Lawrence Township Growth and Redevelopment Committee May 5. The purpose of the Economic Development Awards program is to honor those members of the community who have made significant or […]
With a snip of the scissors, Homes by TLC, HomeFront and developer Lennar celebrated the completion of a 26-unit apartment building at the Hopewell Parc development May 17. The partnership between the three groups means 26 families, chosen from among 386 applicants for the affordable housing units, will have a place to call home, officials […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Lawrence Township property owners will see a two-cent increase in the school district property tax rate, based on the Lawrence Township Public Schools’ $85.4 million operating budget for 2024-25. The Lawrence Township Public Schools board of education approved the budget following a public hearing at its May 7 meeting. There were no comments from the […]
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Charles J. “Bud” O’Brien will lead the Lawrence Township Memorial Day parade as its grand marshal when the marchers step off May 25, according to Lawrence Township officials. In his role as Memorial Day Parade grand marshal, O’Brien will be front and center of the parade when it kicks off at […]
Over 150 bikes were donated from all over the county and surrounding area as Mercer County’s Park Commission and Planning Department hosted their fourth annual Bike Drive for the benefit of the Mercer County Bike Exchange (BEX) and Boys & Girls Club (BGC). BEX is a volunteer-run organization whose primary objective is to raise funds that support after-school programs […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Veteran Lawrence Township Public Schools educators Jeanne Muzi and Melanie Fillmyer have been appointed to newly-created positions in a reorganization of administrative posts. Muzi, who is the Slackwood Elementary School principal, has been appointed to the new position of director of Student Achievement, Equity and Opportunity. Fillmyer, who is the supervisor of Guidance and Testing […]
Lawrence Township school district officials are expected to review proposed architectural plans for an expansion of the Lawrence Middle School to accommodate sixth-grade students at the Lawrence Township school board’s May 22 meeting. The meeting, which begins at 7 p.m., will take place in the Lawrence High School Media Center. The high school is located […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
Nine streets throughout Lawrence Township, as well as the parking lot at the south entrance to Central Park, are in line for repaving. The Lawrence Township Council awarded a contract for $779,758.50 to the Richard T. Barrett Paving Co. at its April 16 meeting. The Trenton-based paving contractor was one of five companies that submitted […]
The Princessville Cemetery sits quietly off the roadside on Princeton Pike, across from Lewisville Road, but most of its headstones and grave markers are faded and unreadable. Armed with cleaning solution and some stiff brushes, a group of young people spent a warm Saturday afternoon spraying and scrubbing the headstones in an effort to “bring […]
Applications are now open for the 2024 Mercer County Student Internship Program. High school and college students who live, or attend school, in Mercer County may apply to a wide range of full-time and part-time internship positions. Internship opportunities are available over the summer from June through Labor Day, with a limited number of spots also available over the Winter Break […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
State legislation that would ban potential book-banners from doing so – dubbed “The Freedom to Read Act” – has been introduced in the State Legislature. State Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset) and state Sen. Teresa Ruiz (D-Essex and Hudson) introduced the bill in the state Senate on Jan. 29. It was referred […]
The Lawrence Township Council has approved a redevelopment agreement with the Lawrenceville Development Group LLC to redevelop the Princeton Pike Office Park at 3131 Princeton Pike. Mayor Patricia Hendricks Farmer and Township Council members Christopher Bobbitt, James Kownacki and Olympia I’Liou Perry voted “yes.” Councilman John Ryan was the only council person to vote against […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
It has been 100 days since Mercer County Executive Dan Benson was sworn into office on Jan. 1. “When we took office, the county faced considerable challenges,” Benson said. “The 2022 county audit wasn’t complete, several key financial statements needed corrections, and a key county bond was near its expiration. “In our first 100 days, we have put Mercer County on stable footing. We have an experienced […]
The Lawrence Township Public Schools (LTPS) has been awarded a $2,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey for Schools to fund the district’s Green Team members to continue to develop sustainable initiatives. The Sustainable Jersey for Schools grant is one of 25 grants for $2,000 that were distributed to school districts to support sustainability projects. An additional […]
An evening inside the Princeton University Friend Center turned silent when 20-minutes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech filled an auditorium as part of an event to not just reflect but have a conversation on King’s economic vision. King’s speech played on April 3 at the Friend Center, which […]
Lawrence Township officials are moving ahead with plans to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Federal Point Boulevard and Federal City Road. The township will seek proposals from professionals for traffic design work at the intersection, Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski said. The decision to go ahead with installing a traffic signal grew out […]
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No […]
The Pinelands 2024 Juried Photographic Exhibition is in its sixth year capturing the “unique, mysterious, and charming characteristics” of the Pinelands. Richard Lewis, chair of the exhibit’s Steering Committee, has been photographing the Pines for 20 years. He said every year he is amazed by the entries that are submitted. “For most people on their […]
How do you collect 500,000 diapers and baby wipes in five weeks? One box at a time. That’s the goal that HomeFront has set to collect by Mother’s Day on May 12 to help families that cannot afford to keep their babies in diapers. HomeFront, which helps the homeless and low-income families, operates its own […]
The Lawrence Township Council adopted the proposed $60.7 municipal budget for 2024, following a public hearing on the spending plan at its April 2 meeting. The municipal property tax rate will remain flat at 65 cents per $100 of assessed value. The owner of a home assessed at the township average of $284,792 will pay […]
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Board of County Commissioners announced they will partner for a second phase with UCEDC, a non-profit Economic Development Corporation, to establish a 0% Interest Loan Program for small businesses in Mercer County. The program will allow Mercer County businesses to apply for affordable access to capital by dedicating an additional $240,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) […]
An earthquake that measured 4.7 magnitude was reported at 10:23 a.m. April 5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake was centered in Lebanon in Hunterdon County, but its effects were felt statewide including Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset counties. Buildings shook and windows rattled. Police departments in Cranbury, Princeton, Lawrence Township, Hopewell […]
Rider University’s annual Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society will be held Saturday, April 20 on the Campus Mall from 3-9:30 p.m. Organizers hope to raise $35,000 for the charity. The event is open to Rider students, faculty and staff, as well as alumni and the general public, and offers an opportunity […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Four men are facing drug-related charges after police seized more than five grams of powder cocaine, valued at $500,000 in a drug bust at a Lawrence Township motel, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. The arrests and drug seizure at the Motel 6 on Brunswick Pike on March 21 was the result of a […]
U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman will be presented with the Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award at Womanspace’s 28th annual awards dinner May 30. Watson Coleman, who is a Democrat, has represented New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District since 2015. The 12th Congressional District includes Princeton, Montgomery Township, Rocky Hill Borough and West Windsor Township. It also includes […]
Lawrence Intermediate School (LIS) students will learn how to tell the difference between a song sparrow and the white-breasted nuthatch, thanks to a $1,500 grant from the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF). The LTEF approved the grant for the “Take Flight: LIS Outdoor Classroom Expansion.” The project focuses on helping students to learn about species […]
A 50-year-old Trenton man was killed when the 2003 Suzuki Vitara in which he was passenger in struck a utility pole on Brunswick Pike at the Whitehead Road traffic circle at 1:43 a.m. March 28, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The 49-year-old driver of the vehicle, who also lives in Trenton, suffered serious […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
“I am a childhood cancer survivor.” Those were the first words spoken by special guest Jackson Schwartz at the Lawrence Intermediate School (LIS) fundraiser for childhood cancer research March 18. Jackson shared his story with LIS students, who were waiting for several classmates to have their heads shaved to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s […]
Commemorating the life and achievements of former President Grover Cleveland, soldiers from the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, local officials and residents gathered together for an annual wreath-laying ceremony at his grave inside Princeton Cemetary. On his birthday of March 18, Maj. Gen. Kris Belanger, commanding general of the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, and […]
Lawrence Township property owners will see a two-cent increase in the school district property tax rate, based on the Lawrence Township Public Schools’ $85.4 million operating budget for 2024-25. The Lawrence Township Public Schools Board of Education approved the tentative budget at its March 13 meeting. It will be reviewed by the Executive County Superintendent […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Ask yourself, is there an unlocked gun in your house? Now is an excellent time to review how you store firearms, especially if children are in your home. Proper storage of firearms plays a vital role in reducing the risk of gun accidents. Keeping them secure protects children and adults by preventing unintentional discharge, accidental […]
A new paver walkway around the Eldridge Park municipal park is in the works, thanks to a $415,000 state grant, according to Lawrence Township officials. The New Jersey Department of Transportation awarded the grant to Lawrence Township through its Local Transportation Projects Fund program. The 2.2-acre park is in the Eldridge Park neighborhood. It is […]
There will be no increase in municipal property taxes from 2023, under a $60.7 million municipal budget introduced by the Lawrence Township Council at its March 5 meeting. The municipal property tax rate will remain flat at 65 cents per $100 of assessed value. The owner of a home assessed at the township average of […]
Federal funds will upgrade and modernize equipment at three separate locations within the Bordentown City for Blacks Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant and provide technology upgrades for the Lawrence Township Senior Center that will increase socialization and community gathering. The funds totaling $1,803,000 for the wastewater project and $200,000 for senior center are two of 14 […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
A three-month-long investigation into the large amount of shipments made to a Roxboro Road home led to charges against a Newark man, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The 35-year-old man was charged March 4 with receiving stolen property and trafficking in stolen property in connection with the fraudulent purchases of 675 SpaceX terminals, […]
Rider University has launched an innovative program designed to ease the burdens of becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). The Rider University CPA Apprenticeship Program allows new graduates of accounting programs to earn, at a reduced cost, the required credits to obtain CPA licensure in New Jersey through coursework and real-world professional experience. “Our new […]
The Lawrence Township Police Department marked its 100th anniversary last month, and now it is working on its second century. While no one knows exactly when full-time police began in the township, the date, Feb. 23, 1924, is acknowledged as the Lawrence Township Police Department’s incorporation, according to Police Chief Christopher Longo. “A lot has […]
Gavin and Zoe Prikril are self-described “theater kids” who have been acting and singing in community theater groups since they were each six years old. “We grew up in the theater. Our mom was (involved) in the theater in high school and college,” said Zoe, who attends the Lawrence Middle School. Zoe and her older […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello is dedicated to supporting residents through challenging times, particularly those facing foreclosure. In light of the growing concerns surrounding foreclosures, the County Clerk is providing some valuable resources and information to empower individuals and families within the community. The Mercer County Clerk’s office is the official record keeper of all Notices of Lis Pendens. A Notice […]
Lawrence Township officials are applying for a $100,000 state grant to replace the bleachers at Zimmer Field at Central Park, along with a new path to the athletic field. The Lawrence Township Council approved a resolution to apply for a Local Recreation Improvement Grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs at its Feb. […]
The founder of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey and an African-born entrepreneur were among four “trailblazers” honored at Lawrence High School’s annual Black History Month celebration Feb. 24. The Black History Month celebration began with displays by Black-owned businesses that offered hand-made jewelry, clothing and books for sale in the Lawrence […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
State leaders discussed critical issues facing New Jersey residents with a sold-out crowd as well as a synchronous online audience at the 7th Annual New Jersey Watershed Conference hosted by The Watershed Institute. The annual New Jersey Watershed Conference took place on Feb. 23 with “an inspiring and distinguished group of speakers,” according to Watershed […]
Democratic House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, U.S. representative from Massachusetts, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12) met with YMCA providers, the New Jersey Department of Human Services (NJDHS), local families and officials on the need for federal funding to support child care providers and programs. NJDHS Commissioner Sarah Adelman, representatives of Greater Somerset County YMCA, […]
The inaugural Aldo Leopold Conference, which focuses on the future of open space and greenways in Lawrence Township, is set for March 16. The conference runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be held in the Heely Room in Woods Memorial Hall on The Lawrenceville School campus. The conference is named for Leopold, […]
Mad King George and General George Washington met head to head – and this time, King George won. Mad King George the cat, that is. Also known as “Legs,” the Colorpoint Shorthair cat won the cat costume contest at the Cat Fanciers’ Association Inc. show, held Feb. 24-25 at the New Jersey Army National Guard […]
Eight residents are suing Mercer County election officials for allegedly violating their civil rights during the 2022 general election. They claim their votes were tossed out over technicalities. The lawsuit, which was filed in Mercer County Superior Court on Feb. 14, also claims that votes in the 2022 general election may not have been properly […]
A Princeton Pike resident suffered burns when a fire broke out at his home in the 2300 block of Princeton Pike shortly before 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. The man and his two dogs were able to escape the house, but he suffered moderate burns to his face and […]
The “Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs competition,” organized by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDNFJ), is a platform for high school students to showcase their musical talents while sending a powerful message about substance use prevention. As the competition gears up for its 20th season, they showcased the inspiring journeys of last year’s […]
Share My Meals, a Princeton, New Jersey-based nonprofit, significantly expanded its support to more people in the fight against food insecurity and environmental waste in 2023. By rescuing nutritious meals from various sources, the organization provided essential support to 1,200 individuals each month, delivering 85% more meals in 2023 than they could in the year before, […]
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises money for childhood cancer research, has set March 9 for its annual head-shaving event at Amalfi’s restaurant in Lawrence Township. The restaurant is located at 146 Lawrenceville-Pennington Road. The in-person head-shaving event starts at 11 a.m. A virtual option is available, also. Volunteers – “shavees” – in St. Baldrick’s […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
A new college chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was chartered at Rider University during a ceremony held on Feb. 7. The ceremony marked the inauguration of four executive committee members and included remarks from distinguished guest speakers, including Rider University trustee and alumnus Judge Marc A. McKithen ’96, […]
Hunger is real and the need to provide food is growing. That’s the message from seven nonprofit groups that feed the hungry in Princeton, Lawrence Township, Trenton and other towns in Mercer County. Representatives of the organizations – from the Mercer Street Friends food bank to Arm in Arm, the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, the […]
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson has appointed Christiana Foglio as the newest member of the Mercer County Improvement Authority (MCIA). Foglio, an industry veteran with over 40 years of experience in both the private and public sectors, is one of the state’s top economic development professionals. Over the last 30 years she has been specializing […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
A pedestrian was struck and killed on Route 1/Brunswick Pike on Valentine’s Day, according to the Lawrence Township Police Department. Police were called at 6:40 p.m. to investigate the report of a crash that involved a single vehicle and a pedestrian in a southbound lane on Route 1/Brunswick Pike on Feb. 14. The 39-year-old driver […]
The Old Barracks Museum will recognize the achievements of the founding members of the Alice Paul Institute for their contributions to the New Jersey historic preservation during the 2024 Beulah Oliphant Award ceremony. The ceremony will include wine and hors d’oeuvres and the presentation of the 2024 Beulah Oliphant Award from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. […]
Music, arts and food will highlight the Lawrence Township Public School District’s annual Black History Month celebration and also honor four “trailblazers” at the Feb. 24 event. The event, which is free, runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lawrence High School at 2525 Princeton Pike. The theme of the celebration – “Black Resilience: […]
The Lawrence Township Public Schools is poised to expand its free preschool program, thanks to a $923,486 grant from the New Jersey Department of Education. The preschool program serves both typically developing and special needs children. The three- and four-year-old children are placed in the program through an application and lottery system. The initiative to […]
Burlington, Mercer, and Somerset counties New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), a division of New York Blood Center, which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical […]
Bonne O’Flanagan Giglio has been named to serve as the Lawrence Township Education Foundation’s new executive director. Giglio, who had served on the Lawrence Township Education Foundation’s board of trustees since 2021, took over the reins Feb. 1. She succeeds Karen Faiman, who resigned to take another job after seven years as executive director. In […]
Two newly-minted police officers were ceremonially sworn into office at the Lawrence Township Council’s Jan. 16 meeting. Police officers Enosh Brobbey and Andrew Tziarris-Over, who graduated Jan. 12 from the Cape May County Police Academy, were sworn into office by Mayor Patricia Hendricks Farmer. Brobbey was born in Ghana and moved to the United States […]
HomeFront, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness and poverty in Central New Jersey, announces its seventh annual Week of Hope, scheduled for Feb. 12-17. The event aims to elevate awareness of the multifaceted challenges inherent in poverty and homelessness while galvanizing community engagement through impactful service initiatives. Homelessness and poverty remain persistent challenges […]
Womanspace, a Mercer County nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, announced new leadership for the roles of chair and vice chair. Meaghan Cannon, who has been named chair, is a long time Womanspace board member with deep ties to the agency. Her mother Mary Ann Cannon was […]
